la tavola di Pasqua- the Easter table

It is tradition at Talluto's to fill our Easter table with all sorts of scrumptious foods. Our retail stores offer a selection of our family favorites. Easter is a time to celebrate all of the foods that the season has to offer. Buona Pasqua and welcome to our Easter table.

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Genevieve Talluto

I often have customers tell me that they remember seeing "Mrs. Talluto" in the store when they came in to buy their ravioli. They say things like "She was such a sweet woman and would give me great cooking tips and advice." or "She always had wonderful stories to share about her family. Mrs. Talluto was a very special woman." My grandmother was indeed "a very special woman". In fact, saying that, was an understatement.

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We make our own burrata cheese fresh every day. Ask for a sample the next time you are in one of our Talluto's stores. Enjoy Talluto's handmade burrata with Extra-virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper, and warm, crusty Italian bread. Simple and delicious!

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Talluto's own Taralli

Have you been in to try some of Talluto's authentic taralli? We have Italy's favorite snack food available in 4 varieties: traditional, fennel seed, black pepper, and lemon sugar. Which variety is your favorite?

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Talluto's Taralli

Talluto’s is excited to introduce our new line of authentic Italian Taralli! Available in 4 flavors: Traditional, Black Pepper, Fennel Seed, and Lemon Sugar.

Taralli are unlike any ordinary cracker, crostini, or breadstick. Taralli are made using very simple ingredients and a special cooking procedure that contributes to their unique flavor and crunch!

It is tradition that taralli dough be made with durum wheat flour, olive oil, white wine, and sea salt. Various other ingredients can also be added to flavor the dough; most traditionally fennel seeds or cracked black pepper. Small pieces of the dough are rolled into long strips and formed into small rings. The taralli rings are first boiled in hot water and then slowly baked for color and crunchiness. This unique process is a must and provides the taralli’s unique texture.

Talluto’s has found a baker that shares our same passion for authentic Italian food and the culture and traditions that surround it. Talluto’s taralli are handmade and fresh baked daily in New York by the Vacca family. These taralli are baked with the same passion, love, and simplicity in which authentic Italian cuisine has been defined. Taralli compliment so many of the fine products that Italy has to offer. These bite-size handmade treats are so versatile; they can be enjoyed alongside cheese and cured meat platters, as accompaniments to your favorite dips, a glass of wine, or simply by themselves. Taralli are great for children and adults alike and are a nutritious snack. Children love the traditional or the lemon sugar variety whereas in Italy, it is customary for adults to enjoy taralli with a glass of red or white wine or a nice light beer. Taralli are the quintessential snack food of Italy. Just as the Germans have pretzels, and the Americans have potato chips, the Italians love to crunch on taralli!

Genevieve Talluto

I often have customers tell me that they remember seeing "Mrs. Talluto" in the store when they came in to buy their ravioli. They say things like "She was such a sweet woman and would give me great cooking tips and advice." or "She always had wonderful stories to share about her family. Mrs. Talluto was a very special woman." My grandmother was indeed "a very special woman". In fact, saying that, was an understatement.

She could whip up an Italian dish in the blink of an eye. Grandmom put love and passion into all of the recipes that were created and sold in our original store. But, the truth is, Grandmom learned how to cook Italian food. Genevieve "Bednar" was actually of Czechoslovakian descent. She was born to 'Slovakian immigrants and was raised with her family in Reading, PA. Grandmom had light blonde hair and fair skin. My oldest cousin Rich and I revel in the fact that we are the only grandkids who inherited her hazel eyes.

Grandmom was raised eating foods like ham and keilbasa with hard-boiled eggs, buttermilk, horseradish, and beets. She was known for making delicious golumpki and hearty stews. I remember yummy sweets like rolled nut bread, flakey kruschiki, and fruit kolache. She introduced all of these wonderful foods to our family. They became part of the Talluto/Bednar family tradition and we think of her fondly as our family still enjoy them today.

I have to laugh when I think of a favorite creation of her's. It was actually a 'Slovakian spin on a rustic Italian dish. She would use our Homemade Potato Gnocchi and prepare them as a side dish for a slow "pot-roasted" beef. To this day, when I eat this warm and yummy dish, the memories I associate with it are "oh, so comforting!" Click here for the Recipe.

- Joanne Talluto Brown

What Does 50 Years Mean?

About 20 years ago, like my brother and sisters, I had graduated from college and was beginning my full-time career in our family's business. I remember there was a point when my father came to us with a newspaper clipping of an article entitled "The generations of family businesses". The article talked about business dynamics and how family businesses evolve through the different generations of the family. The article gave statistics of successful companies and how the company survival rate decreased through the passing of generations. My father passed on the article for us to read and simply said "Don't become a statistic."

Now, as I have come to learn, there are many different things that attribute to the success/failure of a business. There are many moving parts, some that we have control of and others that we do not. But, as my brother, sisters, and I quickly learned, the aspects that we do control involve taking full responsibility for the business. I believe so much of that responsibility depends on relationships between our co-workers, our family members and our customers. Hard work is not alone at the root of success; it is accompanied by teamwork, support, respect, and love.

Now, I reflect on what my grandfather did 50 years ago. He took an idea that he was passionate about. He took a big financial risk and with the support of his family made this idea a reality. He created a business that supported not only his family, but his children's families, his grandchildren's families and now, many other families. That's pretty cool and it is something that I am proud to be a part of.

- Joanne Talluto Brown

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